Question

which is considered best practice for prevention of ventilator - associated pneumonia or event in the neonatal population? select an answer: routine oral care with glucose water; prone positioning; manage without sedation whenever possible; prophylactic broad - spectrum antibiotic for first 24 hours

Explanation:

• Routine oral care with glucose water is not ideal as glucose can promote bacterial growth.
• Prophylactic broad - spectrum antibiotics for 24 hours is not a best practice as it can lead to antibiotic resistance and is not indicated for prevention of ventilator - associated pneumonia (VAP) in neonates.
• Managing without sedation whenever possible is not a direct preventive measure for VAP.
• Prone positioning in neonates on ventilators has been shown to improve ventilation - perfusion matching, reduce atelectasis, and is a recommended best practice for preventing VAP in the neonatal population.

Answer:

B. Prone positioning